CHISINAU, June 12 Ex-president of Moldova Igor Dodon congratulated the Russian people on Russia Day and expressed confidence that the strategic partnership between the countries will be restored. «I am sure that despite all the ups and downs and enemies, we will be able to restore the former strategic partnership to the fullest in the interests of the peoples of both countries. On the occasion of the holiday, I sincerely wish Russia and the Russians well-being and prosperity. I am convinced that that the centuries-old bonds of friendship and fraternal relations of our peoples cannot be destroyed by anyone,» Dodon wrote in his Telegram channel. He congratulated the Russian leader and all Russians on the Day of Russia, noting that Moldova and Russia are linked by centuries of friendship and cooperation. According to him, the countries have a common history, common cultural values, and a common faith. Dodon recalled that the Russian Federation had repeatedly come to the aid of Moldova, supported and stood by its side in difficult times for its people. In recent years, thanks to a confidential dialogue at the highest level, relations between Moldova and Russia have reached a qualitatively new level, so the ex-president hopes that relations will be restored again. » />»Independence Day» of Russia has acquired a new meaning
